Getting started

Pulling or carrying your child with you on your bike rides

If your child is too small to ride their own bike there’s a great range of options you can choose to get out cycling with them.

Whether you’re looking for a child’s bike seat, trailer, cargo bike or a way of pulling their bike behind yours we’ve got loads of advice to help you get out there and enjoy the ride.

Advice on buying a kids bike

Buying a kids bike can be quite a confusing experience – especially if it’s your first time. Do you buy new or secondhand, or what about a long term lease? Which brands will your child enjoy riding? And how much should you spend?

Cycle Sprog is here to help demystify the process for you – why not browse our advice articles and then take a look at our recommendations for kids’ bikes in the correct size bike for your child.

Before you start take a moment to GRAB YOUR FREE KIDS BIKE BUYING GUIDE to help you with all the information you need to find the perfect bike for your child. 

Kids cycle helmets

A cycle helmet can help keep your child safe on their bike, but there’s more to it than just plonking any old helmet you find lying around on their head.

It is really important to make sure it fits properly, meets the appropriate safety standards and is being worn properly.

Advice for families with additional needs

Cycling is a great activity for all families to enjoy together.  If your child has additional needs there are an increasing number of options available to help you on your way.

Cycle Sprog's most popular articles

Here at Cycle Sprog we help thousands of families each week find the information they need about kids bikes and cycling together as a family.

We've got hundreds of articles on the website, and we do hope you enjoy browsing them, but if you're in a hurry these are our most popular articles that will get you started.

Where to ride this summer

The summer is here and it's the perfect time to get your kids outside and having fun outside on their bikes.

Cycling is a great way to get the entire family off their screens, doing something together and keeping fit at the same time.

It's important to pick a family friendly cycle route that is suitable for the age and ability of your child.

That's why here at Cycle Sprog we've compiled a range of family friendly bike rides that suit all ages and abilities, from tiny balance bikers through to confident teens.

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Cycling with teenagers: everything you need to know

Here at Cycle Sprog we have been writing about cycling with children since 2012, so in that time we’ve experienced the joys and challenges of cycling with teenagers. Whether your teen is a keen or reluctant cyclist, you’ll likely be facing a whole new wave of challenges, so we’re gathering here everything you need to…

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Cycling with babies and toddlers: everything you need to get started

Whether you’ve got a newborn on your hands and are already thinking about how soon you can start cycling together, or you’ve got a toddler who’s raring to get going on a balance bike, cycling with babies and toddlers is such a lovely thing to do.  Since there’s a lot of thought and planning that…

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Cycling with kids: everything you need to get started

Whether you’re a keen cyclist yourself, or simply looking for a way to leave the car at home, cycling as a family can be a real joy. However if you’re brand new to the idea of cycling with your children, then figuring out where to get started can be quite daunting. Which is why we’re…

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How to start cycling to school with kids

Check out our tips on how to start cycling to school with your child, including route, weather preparing, and how to carry school bags.

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How to pull a child’s bike behind your bike

When your child is old enough to pedal but not able to ride long distances, what do you do?

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How to hitch a bike trailer- a simple guide

A guide explaining how to hitch a child bike trailer, explaining axle types and linking to the adaptors you might need.

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